| In locations north, south, east and west, Haitians
in the United States are achieving success in their professions,
in their communities, and elsewhere. Some of that success is related
to the individual’s identity as Haitian and to his or her
concern over Haitian issues. Some of it is not, but rather is related
to US or international issues. And sometimes, the achievement traverses
identities and knows no boundaries.
Haitians in the United States are achieving success
in their professions, in their communities, and elsewhere.
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One manifestation of the success that Haitians are experiencing
was exhibited on March 2nd, 2002 at the Hall of States of the Organization
of American States in Washington, DC, at the awards and achievement
gala hosted by the National Organization for the Advancement of
Haitians (NOAH). For more information on that event, CLICK
HERE.
The list of Haitian achievers is becoming long and deep. Here are
some examples of individuals and the area of their achievement:
• Entertainment: Wyclef
Jean
• Writing: Edwige
Danticat
• Diplomacy: Pierre
Richard Prosper
• Sports: Olden
Polynice and Marie
Ferdinand
• Human Rights: Dina
Paul Parks and the National Coalition for Haitian Rights
• Elected Politics: Mayor
Josephat Celestin and North Miami City Council
• Business and Philanthropy: Dumas Simeus - business
| philanthropy
• Journalism: Gary
Pierre-Pierre
• Scholarship: Michel
Rolph Trouillot
• Medicine and Philanthropy: Rodrigue
Mortel
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